CITY OF SANTA MONICA

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET

 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2007

 

 

MEETING BEGINS AT 5:45 P.M.

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

 

1.  CONSENT CALENDAR:  (All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion.)

 

1-A:     Approval of minutes of the November 13, 2007, City Council meeting.

 

            MINUTES

 

1-B:     Dial-A-Ride Paratransit Services - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a second amendment to existing contract with Dial-A-Ride Paratransit, on a month-to-month basis for a period of three months.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-C:     City Hall security camera system - recommendation to authorize the City Manger to negotiate and execute a contract with Firstline Security, in the amount of $199,105, for installation of a security camera system for City Hall and Department offices, and for maintenance of the system.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-D:     Resolution approving Final Tract Map No. 61226 for a 5-unit condominium project at 811 19th Street.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-E:     Santa Monica Homeless Services Network - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 8407 (CCS) with Chris Fonner, in the amount of $64,800, for computer services to support the network.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-F:     Adoption of resolution authorizing the City Manager to act on behalf of the City on matters associated with administration and implementation of various grant-funded programs awarded through the Metropolitan Transportation Administration.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-G:     Adoption of resolution authorizing the City Manger to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Public Attorneys Legal Support Staff Union.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-H:     Security services for BBB Facilities - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with International Services, in the amount of $1,940,368, to provide security services for BBB facilities; and, to appropriate additional proposed funds.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-I:       Woodlawn Cemetery Landscaping Services -recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance, in the amount of $431,143, for grounds landscape maintenance services.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-J:      Adoption of resolution to join Green Cities California and take action to accelerate local regional, national and international efforts to achieve sustainability.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-K:     Uses and appropriation of Citizens' Option for Public Safety funding - recommendation to appropriate $176,633 in 2006 Citizens' Option for Public Safety grant funding and authorize the purchase of new crime mapping applications, online crime mapping system, and related equipment for mobile data computers.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-L:     Website design services - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute two contracts with PCM, in the amount of $125,330, to provide services to redesign the City's website and implement a content management systems; and appropriate asset seizure funds of $50,000 for part of the cost.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-M:    Survey research for potential Utility Users Tax (UUT) Ballot Measure - recommendation to approve proposed survey research to assess community attitudes and support for a potential ballot measure to modernize the UUT as applicable to telecommunications. 

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-N:     BBB financial strategies and operations analysis - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a services agreement with TransTrack Systems, in the amount of $91,501, to provide an analysis for the BBB.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-O:     Provision of services related to public/private partnership for solid waste transfer services - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a 6th amendment to Contract No. 8524 (CCS), with Gershman, Brickner and Bratton, Inc., in the amount of $50,000, for additional services to assist in negotiations and to advise on the developing of a public/private partnership.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

1-P:     Management services for parking operations - recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 8376 (CCS) with Parking Concepts Incorporated, in the amount of $3,605,980 to extend contract through June 2008; approve the proposed appropriation of funds for the contract; and, authorize the negotiation of an additional one-year option through May 2009.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

2.   CLOSED SESSIONS:

 

2-A:     Public Employee Evaluations.

            Title of Employees:  City Attorney, City Manager

 

2-B:     Conference with Legal Council – Anticipated Litigation:  Anticipate significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): one dispute involving real property at 2219 Ocean Avenue.

 

2-C:     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:  In the Matter of Compliance with Federal Obligations by the City of Santa Monica, California, FAA Docket No. 16-02-08.

 

6:45 P.M.  RETURN TO AGENDA ACTION ITEMS:

 

6.  ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS:

 

6-A:     Appeal of Landmarks Commission designation of the property at 423-431 Ocean Avenue as a City Landmark - recommendation to deny the appeal and designate the property as a City Landmark based on the findings set forth by the Landmarks Commission. (Continued from October 23, 2007)

 

            STAFF REPORT      STAFF PRESENTATION

 

7.  ORDINANCES:  (No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)

 

7-A:     Second reading and adoption of an ordinance adopting the California Building Standards Code and the Santa Monica Amendments to the California Building Standards Code. (Introduced November 13, 2007)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-B:     Second reading and adoption of an ordinance adding Section 8.32.070 to the Municipal Code requiring installation of approved gas shutoff devices in buildings, structures and mobilehome parks prior to sale or exchange, when newly constructed or when the cost of additions or alterations exceeds $10,000.  (Introduced November 13, 2007)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

7-C:     Introduction and first reading of an ordinance adding Section 10.04.06.150 to the Municipal Code conforming the use of Santa Monica Municipal Airport to its federally designated specification of ARC B-11, for public safety purposes including the safety of residents living immediately adjacent to the airport runway ends and those individuals using and working at the airport.

 

            STAFF REPORT                  FAA LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 26, 2007

 

8. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:

 

8-A:     Village Trailer Park Concept Plans - recommendation to direct staff to pursue a development Agreement negotiation and review process with applicant to determine if an appropriate project that satisfies the removal requirements of the City Charter can be identified and approved upon execution of the proposed MOU; and direct staff regarding the Development Agreement's potential public benefits and appropriateness for redevelopment of the site and the consideration of alternatives. (Continued from October 9, 2007)

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-B:     Concessionaire selection criteria for Annenberg Community Beach Club - recommendation that Council approve specific criteria for selection of an operator to provide concession services at the Annenberg Community Beach Club at Santa Monica State Beach.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-C:     Responses to proposals to provide commercial collection services - recommendation to direct staff to proceed with developing an implementation plan for the Solid Waste Management Division to be the sole provider for commercial collection citywide; and direct staff to keep roll-off service an open market activity and implement permit criteria to establish diversion rates and use of alternative fuel vehicles.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

8-D:     Proposed amendment to Anti-smoking Ordinance - recommendation that Council direct staff to prepare an amendment to the anti-smoking ordinance to create liability for business owners and managers who knowingly allow smoking in outdoor dining areas.

 

            STAFF REPORT

 

13.  COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

 

13-A:   Appointment to two annual vacancies on the Pier Restoration Corporation with terms ending November 8, 2011.  (Continued from October 30, 2007)

 

13-B:   Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Pier Restoration Corporation Board of Directors for a term ending November 13, 2010. (Continued from October 30, 2007)

 

13-C:  Request of Councilmember McKeown that Council direct staff to recommend criteria for analyzing planning and land use decisions for consistency with our adopted Sustainable City Plan, such that objective sustainability evaluations of policies and projects may be added to Planning Commission and City Council staff reports on such matters.

 

            REPORT

            ADD-TO 13-C

 

            (May be heard with Item 13-D)

 

13-D:  Request of Councilmember O’Connor that the Council confirm that the Santa Monica Sustainable City Plan (SCP) and principles be integrated into the General Plan's Land Use/Circulation Elements (LUCE) update process and outcomes.  This General Plan update process should include ways to implement the LUCE/SCP principles together and implementation may include mechanisms such as performance-based standards and zoning requirements to ensure that future land uses meet the LUCE/SCP principles and goals. The ultimate goal is for an integrative LUCE/SCP framework and review process.  No resources should be diverted from completion of the LUCE process so that its completion and integration with the SCP occurs as soon as possible.

 

            (May be heard with Item 13-C)

 

13-E.   Request of Councilmember McKeown, at the request of Heal the Bay, that the Council adopt a resolution by which the City of Santa Monica would join the City and County of Los Angeles in declaring December 20, 2007 "A Day Without a Bag," encouraging holiday shopping with reusable tote bags rather than single-use plastic and paper carry-out bags, in the interest of sustainability, reduction of landfill and protection of the marine environment.

 

            REPORT

            PROPROSED RESOLUTION

 

14.  PUBLIC INPUT:  (Public comment is permitted only on items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City.  Please note that State law prohibits the City Council from taking any action on items not listed on the agenda, including issues raised under this agenda item.)

 

Any documents produced by the City and distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available at the City Clerk's Counter located at City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, during normal business hours.

 

Any member of the public unable to attend a meeting but wishing to comment on an item(s) listed on the agenda may submit written comments prior to the meeting by mailing them to: City Clerk, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Comments may also be e-mailed to: clerk@smgov.net

 

ADJOURNMENT.

 

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